Memphis, TN

Housing and Community Development Committee

The Housing and Community Development Committee will receive presentations and updates on three specific projects. These include the Hospitality Hub Women’s Shelter and developments in District 4.

• Hospitality Hub Women’s Shelter and Hub North update
• Liberty Park Project update
• Historic Melrose Project update

Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee

The Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee will hear a report on a $643,810 debt obligation for a 2026A Solid Waste Lease to acquire vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on City-owned properties available for potential reuse in all council districts.

• Report on $643,810 debt for 2026A Solid Waste Lease for solid waste vehicles and equipment, sponsored by the Administration
• Update on City-owned properties for potential reuse, all council districts, requested by Council Member Smiley

Memphis Landmarks Commission

Pension Board

The Pension Board will review pension fund updates and approve several retirement resolutions. These include allowances for spouses or dependents of deceased retirees and service retirements for city employees.

• Pension Fund Update by Michael Burose
• Spouse/dependent allowances for deceased retirees in Police, Fire, Human Resources, and General Services
• Service retirement for Michael J. Granger (Fire Services)
• Lump sum pension payment of $171,564.51 for Patricia D. Mayberry (Solid Waste)
• Reduced retirement for Mark A. Lott (Airport Authority)

Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will vote on a resolution to authorize up to $5 million in commercial paper proceeds for critical life-safety repairs and future renovation planning at AutoZone Park. Other items include transferring $703,675 in Accelerate Memphis funds for road and park equipment and blight remediation, allocating $5,000 in community grant funds to Reach Memphis, and reviewing the FY27 budget resolution. The committee will also discuss tangible personal property taxes.

• $5M interim financing for AutoZone Park life-safety repairs and renovation planning
• $703,675 transfer for equipment and vehicles for road and park maintenance and blight remediation
• $5,000 FY26 Community Grant Program allocation to Reach Memphis
• Review of revised FY27 budget resolution
• Discussion on City of Memphis tangible personal property taxes

The committee recommended a $703,675.20 transfer for road and park equipment and a $5,000 grant for Reach Memphis for Full Council approval. A proposal for AutoZone Park repairs was moved to Executive Session, and discussions on the FY27 Budget Resolution and property taxes continued without final action.

• Recommended approval of $703,675.20 in Accelerate Memphis funds for road and park equipment and blight remediation
• Recommended approval of $5,000 grant to Reach Memphis with acclamation
• Moved AutoZone Park $5M interim financing resolution to Executive Session
• Held discussion on Tangible Personal Property Taxes until July 7, 2026

City Council Full Meeting

The City Council approved the FY2027 operating and capital improvement budgets. Additional actions included approving tax bill preparations, grant funds for Overton Park, and financing for AutoZone Park.

• Approved FY2027 budget ordinance (9-1)
• Approved 2026 tax bill preparation resolution (14-0)
• Approved honorary street name change (10-0)
• Approved $494,875.31 grant for Overton Park renovations (13-0)
• Approved $703,675.20 for road and park maintenance (14-0)
• Approved $5,000 community grant for Reach Memphis (13-0)
• Approved FY2027 budget amendment resolution (10-2)
• Approved up to $5,000,000 for AutoZone Park repairs (13-0)

MLGW Committee

The MLGW Committee will discuss the Fiscal Consent Agenda and present details on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Apprenticeship Program. The meeting is requested by MLGW and Councilwoman Logan.

• Discussion of MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda
• Presentation on MLGW Apprenticeship Program

The committee held discussions regarding the MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda and the MLGW Apprenticeship Program. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee

The committee heard a presentation from Chief Davis on crime statistics and ongoing efforts. Council members asked questions about domestic violence, gun safety, theft, and the roles of the National Guard and ICE. No votes or decisions were taken.

Healthcare Oversight Committee

MMBLA

Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board

Housing & Community Development Committee

The committee will vote on a resolution to accept and appropriate $5.7 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Lead Hazard Reduction Program. They will also receive a presentation and update on the Mayor's housing initiative.

• Resolution accepting $5,700,000 HUD grant for Lead Hazard Reduction Program (all Council Districts)
• Presentation and update on the Mayor's housing initiative (requested by Logan)

MLGW Committee

The MLGW Committee will hold two discussions: the fiscal consent agenda, which may involve financial approvals, and a career academy and workforce development initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of discussion items.

• Discussion of MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda
• Discussion of MLGW Career Academy and Workforce Development

The MLGW Committee met to discuss two items: the MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda and the MLGW Career Academy and Workforce Development initiatives. No votes or formal decisions were made during the meeting; it was purely a discussion session.

• No decisions made; both items were discussed only

Parks & Environment Committee

The Parks & Environment Committee will review a resolution to transfer funds for the Audubon Park splash pad. The body will also consider a resolution approving the development of The Links at Audubon Clubhouse.

• Fund transfer from Galloway Golf, Parks Coverline, and Memphis Parks Capital Reserve to Audubon Park Splash Pad
• Development of The Links at Audubon Clubhouse sponsored by the Tennessee Golf Foundation

The Parks & Environment Committee approved a fund transfer for the Audubon Park splash pad and the development of The Links at Audubon Clubhouse. Both resolutions passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved fund transfer from Galloway Golf, Parks Coverline, and Parks Capital Reserve to Audubon Park Splash Pad (6-0)
• Approved development of The Links at Audubon Clubhouse (6-0)

Personnel and Governmental Affairs Committee

The Personnel and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider reappointments to the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board and the Convention Center Commission. The body will also vote on an ordinance to amend the city's pension system and two referendum ordinances regarding civil service arbitration and lobbyist registration.

• Reappoint Monice Hagler and Howard Eddings to the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board
• Appoint Carmeon Hamilton and Linwood Dillard to the Convention Center Commission
• Vote on an ordinance to amend Chapter 25, Pension and Retirement System
• Vote on a referendum ordinance to establish professional arbitration for Civil Service hearings
• Vote on a referendum ordinance to establish lobbyist registration and disclosure requirements

Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee

Public Works, Solid Waste, & General Services Committee

The Public Works, Solid Waste, & General Services Committee will decide on a resolution to accept a $250,000 state grant for the Stormwater Program Manager project. They will also receive an update on the Grey Water Facility at the xAI Campus and discuss properties at 247 Washington Avenue and 128 Adams Avenue.

• Resolution to accept $250,000 grant from TDEC/SWIG for Stormwater Program Manager (project ST02013)
• Update on construction of Grey Water Facility at xAI Campus (District 3)
• Discussion of properties at 247 Washington Avenue and 128 Adams Avenue (District 7)

City Council Full Meeting

The Memphis City Council will consider the third and final reading of the FY2027 budget ordinance, which sets the tax levy and appropriations. Other business includes several MLGW contracts, a street name change, a paid parental leave resolution, and multiple interfund loans for capital projects. The council will also vote on consent agenda items such as a Beale Street tourism surcharge and engineering plans.

• Third reading of FY2027 budget ordinance (No. 5971) appropriating tax levy and revenues
• MLGW contract awards: Outage Map ($501,910), pickup trucks ($576,855), drilling machine ($503,608), and insurance ($3.72M)
• Ordinance creating a 33 Beale Street Tourism Development Zone surcharge (second reading)
• Street name change from Alston Avenue to Metal Museum Drive (second reading)
• Resolution requesting paid parental leave for city employees via executive order

The City Council approved several utility contracts for MLGW and authorized two interfund loans totaling up to $37 million for sewer and storm water funds. The Council also approved the Downtown Memphis Commission's FY27 budget and a resolution requesting paid parental leave for eligible employees. The FY 2026-2027 general appropriations ordinance was held until June 23, 2026.

• Approved interfund loan for Storm Water Fund to Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund up to $28M
• Approved interfund loan for Debt Service Fund to Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund up to $9M
• Approved Downtown Memphis Commission’s FY27 budget
• Approved resolution requesting Mayor Paul Young establish paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Approved MLGW contract for property & boiler insurance with FM Global not-to-exceed $3,122,783.00
• Approved MLGW contract for private label service with Utility Consumer Analytics, Inc. for $1,481,554.56
• Approved MLGW purchase orders for pickup trucks from Landers Ford, Inc. and Wilson County Motors, LLC for $576,855.04
• Approved MLGW purchase order for pickup trucks from Landers Ford, Inc. for $601,833.24

Executive Session

The Memphis City Council will discuss the Fiscal Consent Agenda and consider a resolution to accept recommendations from the Public Advisory Board regarding public use funds from artificial intelligence properties.

• Discussion of Fiscal Consent Agenda
• Resolution to accept Public Advisory Board recommendations on AI property funds

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will vote on an ordinance raising sewer fees and two major financing measures: a $5 million commercial paper issuance for AutoZone Park repairs and a $28 million interfund loan for storm water and sewer funds. They will also discuss tangible personal property taxes and review the Downtown Memphis Commission's FY27 budget and the city's overall budget resolution.

• $5 million in commercial paper for AutoZone Park life-safety repairs and renovation planning
• $28 million capital outlay interfund loan from Storm Water Fund to Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund
• Ordinance to increase sewer fees by amending City Code Chapters 33 and 13-28
• Discussion on City of Memphis Tangible Personal Property Taxes
• Resolution to approve Downtown Memphis Commission's FY27 Budget

Advisory Board Related to Public Use Funds from AI Properties

Budget Hearings

Budget Hearings

Advisory Board Related to Public Use Funds from AI Properties

Wolf River Bottoms - Phase II Task Force

The Wolf River Bottoms Task Force is meeting to begin Phase II of its work. The group will review Phase I accomplishments and establish goals, timelines, and subcommittees for the next phase.

• Review of Phase I recommendations and accomplishments
• Establishment of Phase II goals and timeline
• Selection of task force members for subcommittees

The task force met to outline the timeline, deliverables, and subcommittee structures for Phase II. Members discussed meeting cadences and began the process of subcommittee selection.

• Meeting cadence agreed upon

Memphis Landmarks Commission

Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment

Executive Session

The Memphis City Council meets in executive session to discuss the fiscal consent agenda and consider two competing resolutions regarding the mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5969. One resolution would allow the veto to stand and create an impasse ordinance review committee; the other would override the veto. Both resolutions are requested for same-night minutes.

• Discussion of Fiscal Consent Agenda covering all council districts
• Resolution to allow Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5969 to stand and establish an impasse ordinance review committee
• Resolution to override the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5969 delivered to council on May 12, 2026

The Council discussed the Fiscal Consent Agenda and resolutions regarding the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5969. Discussions included establishing an impasse ordinance review committee.

• Discussed Fiscal Consent Agenda
• Discussed resolution to allow Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5969 to stand and establish an impasse ordinance review committee
• Discussed resolution to override the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5969

Economic Development, Tourism & Technology Committee

The committee received a presentation from ARTSmemphis. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.